LPC
How many hours must an LPC Associate complete to be fully licensed?
3,000 hours
1,500 Clinical
1,500 Indirect
How many hours must an LMSW complete for full licensure (Clinical and Supervised)?
3,000 Hours Clinical Work
100 Hours of Supervision
How many CE training hours must a Registered Play Therapist earn for the RPT certificate?
150 CE Training Hours
When a licensee engages in a relationship with a client outside of the professional relationship, it is considered what?
A Dual Relationship
What must a licensee do before modifying charges for counseling services after the initiation of services?
Notify the client by mutual written agreement.
(Terra - 30 Days prior notice to any fee changes and signed documentation by the client.)
How many hours per month must an LPC Associate meet with their supervisor?
4 Hours per Month
How many hours per month must an LMSW meet with their supervisor?
4 Hours per Month.
What is the minimum amount of time a Registered Play Therapist can take to earn their RPT credential?
2 Years
According to BHEC LPC Rules, when can a non-therapeutic relationship begin between a licensee and a former client?
2 Years after termination of the counseling relationship.
(5 Years for a sexual relationship)
The non-therapeutic relationship with a former client must be demonstrated that the relationship is consensual, not the result of exploitation, and that the relationship is not detrimental to the client.
Upon written request of a client, or client's guardian, an LPC or SW shall provide what information on a bill or statement?
Types of treatment and charges for counseling treatment.
(CPT Codes: 90791, 90837, 90785 and fees)
Also called a "Super Bill."
How long does an LPC Associate have to complete the 3,000 hours for full licensure?
5 Years
How many CE Hours must an LCSW earn for renewal of their license?
30 CE Hours
(Every 2 Years)
How many hours of play therapy experience must a Registered Play Therapist provide before earning the RPT credential?
350 Play Therapy Clinical Hours
What 4 groups of people does BHEC define as a person that cannot receive services for counseling from a professional?
1. Family Member
2. Personal Friend
3. Educational Associates
4. Business Associates
What 2 document(s) must a licensee receive from a parent/guardian before providing counseling services to a minor?
(One document is only "if applicable")
1. Consent form signed by the parent/guardian.
2. If applicable, any court order, divorce decree, power of attorney, or letters of guardianship authorizing the individual to provide consent.
How often is the renewal period for a fully licensed LPC and what month?
Every 2 Years on the month of the licensee's birthday.
What is the minimum time in months an LMSW can complete their required hours for full licensure?
24 Months
(No maximum time limit)
How often must an RPT renew their RPT credentials once credentialed?
Every 3 Years
According to BHEC Social Work rules, when can a non-therapeutic relationship begin between a licensee and a former client?
Never
For what 3 circumstances must all licensees have a plan established for the custody and control of all mental health records?
1. Death of a licensee
2. Incapacity of a licensee (unable to provide services for any reason)
3. Termination of professional services (retirement)
How many CE Hours must an LPC complete each renewal period?
24 Hours
Including 6 Hours of Ethics
Including 3 Hours of Cultural Diversity (special populations)
And Human Trafficking Course
What exam must an LMSW take for full licensure of LCSW?
Association for Social Work Boards (ASWB)
How many CE hours must an RPT earn for each renewal period?
24 CE Hours
Under BHEC rules, what 2 things must a licensee do before knowingly offering or providing professional services to an individual concurrently receiving services from another provider? * Bonus (3 answers)
1. (SW) - Request an ROI to contact the other mental health provider.
2. Take immediate and reasonable action to inform the other mental health services provider.
3. Bonus - Ensure that counseling goals are different for each provider.
Under BHEC rules, how long must a licensee keep client records after counseling termination?
7 years after counseling termination for an adult.
5 years after a minor turns 18 (age 23) or 7 years after counseling termination (whichever is longer).